Tasnim – Faraz Fatemi was named the sporting director of Iran U-23 football team.
Fatemi replaced Mohammad Mohammadi, who left the post two weeks ago to join Persepolis.
The center-forward played for Iranian giants Esteghlal and Persepolis for five years.
Iran will participate in AFC U-23 Asian Cup to be held in Uzbekistan from June 1 to 19.
Host Uzbekistan, the 2018 champion, will have Iran, Qatar and newcomer Turkmenistan to contend with in Group A.